Brooklyn Beckham reflects on life in the spotlight

After spending the vast majority of his youth in the spotlight Brooklyn Beckham has conceded that fame has its ups and downs.

The 18-year-old son of retired footballer David Beckham and singer turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham admits life in the public eye is tough because he can't do "what most 18 year old's do," such as going out partying.

He told Entertainment Tonight: 'I feel like it has its ups and downs. I feel like I get opportunities that most people my age don't get.

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Hit and miss: After spending the vast majority of his youth in the spotlight Brooklyn Beckham has conceded that fame has its ups and downs

'But, like, I can't do what most 18 year old's do. Like, I can't go out partying all the time, I have to work and get up early. So it kind of has its ups and downs.'

Brooklyn admitted that he initially felt the pressure to follow in his dad's footsteps by playing football professionally but now knows he'd much prefer to carve out his own photography career.

He added: 'I had a lot of pressure on me. Every time I made a mistake everyone was looking at me like, "Oh my God, like, he made a mistake." I still really enjoy it and I still watch it with my dad all the time. But I kinda just wanted to go in